The Federal Government has directed the immediate closure of 47 Federal Unity Colleges across the country following rising security threats in several states.
The directive was issued by the Federal Ministry of Education through a circular dated 21 Nov. 2025 signed by Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, Director of the Senior Secondary Education Department, on behalf of the Minister of Education
According to the circular, the decision followed “recent security challenges in some parts of the country and the need to prevent any security breaches.” Principals of all affected schools were instructed to enforce the shutdown without delay.
“The Honourable Minister of Education has approved the immediate closure of the listed Federal Unity Colleges with immediate effect,” the circular stated, adding that strict compliance is expected from school heads.
The Ministry assured parents and guardians of the government’s commitment to safeguarding students and staff while security agencies work to stabilise the affected regions.
List of the 47 Unity Colleges Ordered to Close
FGGC Minjibir
FTC Ganduje
FGGC Zaria
FTC Kafanchan
FGGC Bakori
FTC Dayi
FGC Daura
FGGC Tambuwal
FSC Sokoto
FTC Wurno
FGC Gusau
FGC Anka
FGGC Gwandu
FGC Birnin Yauri
FTC Zuru
FGGC Kazaure
FGC Kiyawa
FTC Hadejia
FGGC Bida
FGC New-Bussa
FTC Kuta-Shiroro
FGA Suleja
FGC Ilorin
FGGC Omu-Aran
FTC Gwanara
FGC Ugwolawo
FGGC Kabba
FTC Ogugu
FGGC Bwari
FGC Rubochi
FGGC Abaji
FGGC Kazaure
FGC Kiyawa
FTC Hadejia
FGGC Potiskum
FGC Buni Yadi
FTC Gashua
FTC Michika
FGC Ganye
FGC Azare
FTC Misau
FGGC Bajoga
FGC Billiri
FTC Zambuk
FTC Ikare Akoko
FTC Ijebu-Imusin
FTC Ushi Ekiti
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The Ministry said further updates will be communicated as the security situation evolves.
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